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The Blood of a Poet

The first film in the Orphic Trilogy is a pioneering cinematic achievement that pushes the boundaries of the medium to explore the poet's intense fascination with the eternal conflict between life and death.

A young artist's drawing comes to life, and he finds himself trapped in a surreal world. He discovers a mysterious hotel where he peers through keyholes, witnessing strange and disturbing scenes. Eventually, he returns to his studio, only to become a statue himself. As the world around him descends into chaos, he becomes embroiled in a series of bizarre and fatal events.

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Info about The Blood of a Poet

Studio(s): Vicomte de Noailles

Originally Released: United States, Jan 20, 1932

Production Country: France

Genres:Fantasy

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